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<strong>A plan that would reappraise property for taxation purposes every other year instead of the current four-year cycle is being reintroduced by the Shelby County Assessor of Property Melvin Burgess.</strong> (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)Shelby County

New push for two-year property reappraisals

A top aide to Shelby County Property Assessor Melvin Burgess says opposition to a two-year reappraisal cycle among the county’s seven mayors two years ago has changed as local governments take a revenue hit on sales ratio calculations. 

By Bill Dries, Abigail Warren 14 hours ago
Suburbs

Hundreds pause to remember those who paid for freedom

Memphians took time out of their Memorial Day holiday Monday to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. 

By Abigail Warren May 30, 2023
Arlington

Arlington High grad wins $10,000 award at 2023 Sports Emmys

An Arlington High sports journalist kick-started his college career with a scholarship awarded last week at the Annual Sports Emmy Awards.

By Michael Waddell May 27, 2023
Suburbs

Suburban superintendents hope for increased county funds

Area school superintendents are closely watching Mayor Lee Harris’ wheel tax proposal, if approved the could see an increase in funding for capital needs.

By Abigail Warren May 28, 2023

  • Suburbs

    Arlington school board backpedals on raising their own pay

    The rare Saturday afternoon session comes after a week of controversy regarding pay increases for board members.

    By Michael Waddell May 27, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington school leaders revisit raises after contentious exchanges

    The Arlington school board will meet in a rare Saturday session to consider rescinding their increases approved after a week of testy communication between members.

    By Michael Waddell May 26, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington school board approves own pay raise amid testy exchanges

    The board approved its $68 million fiscal budget for 2023-24 that includes a significant pay raise for board members to $12,000 annually — nearly double the base amount they get now.

    Related story:

    Bailey: Arlington school board members are considering a raise — if you hadn’t heard

    By Michael Waddell May 23, 2023
  • Update Suburbs

    Here’s how suburban third graders fared on the TCAP

    Under state law, third graders who score less than proficient on the TCAP are at risk of retention; some local suburban districts revealed between 7.3% and 12% of their students may need to retake the test. 

    By Abigail Warren May 24, 2023
  • Metro

    Bailey: Arlington school board members are considering a raise — if you hadn’t heard

    “Under the proposed budget, each of the board members’ annual financial compensation could move from the current $6,495 to $12,000 a year. And that current amount already is more than any other suburban district.”

    By Clay Bailey May 23, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington school board wants to almost double its own salaries

    The Arlington Community Schools board will consider its annual fiscal year budget Tuesday evening, and included in the numbers is a significant increase to board members’ salaries.

    By Michael Waddell May 23, 2023
  • Education

    Arlington not ‘throwing money around,’ board chair says

    Arlington’s Board of Education chairman responded to remarks made by one of Germantown’s school board members in light of bumping custodial pay. Arlington and Germantown use the same custodial provider.

    By Abigail Warren May 22, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington’s Providence Place inches closer to construction

    The Arlington Design Review Commission has endorsed two more phases of the mixed-use Providence Place development.

    By Michael Waddell May 10, 2023
  • Arlington

    New Arlington mural showcases town history

    Artists and Arlington residents Mark and Megan Davey painted the mural at Arlington’s Depot Square to represent the town’s past with the train depot, water tower and old cotton gin featured.

    By Michael Waddell May 10, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington approves budget with no property tax hike

    Arlington officials hope to hold the line on the current property tax rate last the town begins laying out the fiscal year budget.

    By Michael Waddell May 03, 2023
  • Suburbs

    Legislation draws line between Shelby and Fayette counties

    After months and months and months of haggling and discussion, Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation clarifying the exact boundary between Shelby and Fayette counties.

    By Michael Waddell April 30, 2023
  • Suburbs

    Art, music and ‘yummy deliciousness’ star at Arlington in April

    The festival is hosted each year by the Arlington Chapter of the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities (APTA), and serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser.

    By Michael Waddell April 29, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington superintendent’s contract extended after annual evaluation

    Jeff Mayo, superintendent of Arlington Community Schools, score nearly perfect on his annual evaluation, leading to a one-year extension of his contract as head of the suburban district.

    By Michael Waddell April 27, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington breaks ground on fine arts wing at high school

    The Arlington Community Schools district has begun construction on a new fine arts wing that will triple the size available for programs such as band and art students.

    By Michael Waddell April 15, 2023
  • Arlington

    OrthoSouth expands in Arlington with new clinic

    Arlington’s medical services grow as OrthoSouth opens its ninth clinic in the same medical complex as Baptist’s new emergency department that opened in January at 5150 Airline Road. 

    By Michael Waddell April 04, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington BMA gets glimpse of parks and town hall master plans

    Arlington officials got a look this week at master plans for a new Town Hall and the surrounding amenities, along with the future improvements of parks.

    By Michael Waddell April 05, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington county line dispute soon to be somewhat resolved

    After a year of discussion and debate, the question of the line between Fayette and Shelby counties could soon be resolved, at least partially.

    By Michael Waddell March 23, 2023
  • Arlington

    Scooter’s Coffee drive-thrus planned for Memphis area

    A Midwestern coffee chain is looking at a new location in Arlington. The town’s Planning Commission considered the application at its meeting earlier this week.

    By Michael Waddell March 22, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington High TV named top in the state

    The school recently took home 19 awards from the 2023 Tennessee High School Press Association Awards, including Overall Best TV Station for its AHS TigerLife channel on YouTube.

    By Michael Waddell March 13, 2023
  • Food

    The Kitchen Table brings ‘elevated Southern cuisine’ to Arlington

    The Kitchen Table, a new restaurant in Arlington, is preparing to open this weekend filling the former Vinegar Jim’s spot near the town square.

    By Michael Waddell March 10, 2023
  • Arlington

    Despite concerns, Arlington approves Hawthorne development plans

    Not everyone was in favor of a development at Arlington’s exit of Interstate 40, but enough aldermen approved the initial plans for it to move forward.

    By Michael Waddell March 07, 2023
  • Arlington

    Family Affair: A passion for coffee is in her DNA

    Not long after Ashleigh Weaver moved from Nashville to Memphis, she turned her passion for coffee into a start-up business. “One thing I really like about Memphis is they are very big on locally made,” she said. “Nashville isn’t like that as much.”

    By Don Wade March 05, 2023
  • Shelby County

    County commission to have meeting Friday about county line dispute

    The commission votes Friday on a resolution urging the Tennessee legislature to resolve a dispute over the county line and a United States Census tract line. The difference encompasses about 200 Arlington homes.

    By Bill Dries March 02, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington planners approve up to $700M development plan

    A new $500 million to $700 million mixed-use project proposed for a large parcel fronting Interstate 40 is in the early planning stages for Arlington.

    By Michael Waddell March 07, 2023
  • Ford Megasite

    Officials discuss BlueOval City infrastructure growth for West Tennessee

    Several mayors from West Tennessee had a discussion on Tuesday to get an idea for what is anticipated and the challenges they will face when BlueOval City moves into the region.

    By Michael Waddell February 22, 2023

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